Occupy Portland demonstrators denied tents in park

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several Occupy Portland demonstrators huddled together for warmth in Shemanski Park after police told them to take down tents or be kicked out.

The Oregonian reports (http://is.gd/TpbqGw ) the demonstrators agreed to take down a tent to stay in the park Sunday night.

On Saturday night police arrested 19 demonstrators setting up structures in the South Park blocks. Police evicted demonstrators on Nov. 13 from two downtown parks.

Mayor Sam Adams says he won’t allow demonstrators to camp in city parks because of safety concerns.

Occupy Portland says it has joined with other Occupy movements on the West Coast in a mobilization to blockade ports on Dec. 12. Portland says it will show solidarity with Longshore workers it says are fighting a union-busting attempt at a Port of Longview grain terminal.

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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com